2 occurrences in 11 translations

'Despise' in the Bible

Do not despise an Edomite, because he is your brother. Do not despise an Egyptian, because you were a foreign resident in his land.

Verse ConceptsOppression, Nature OfRevenge, And RetaliationAbhorOppressing ForeignersNot HatingTwin BrothersStrangers in israel

For I shall bring them into the land which I swore unto their fathers, which floweth with milk and honey; and they will eat and fill themselves, and wax fat, and will turn unto other gods, and serve them, and despise me, and break my covenant.

Verse ConceptsFoodRejection Of GodTrust, Lack OfIngratitude To GodThe Promised LandDifferent GodsBreaking The CovenantMilk And Honey

Bible Theasaurus

Contemn (3 instances)
Despise (90 instances)
Scorn (90 instances)

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